Deals and Discounts For Government Employees

posted by Cyndi & Chris -
Jan 16, 2019

As the government shutdown continues, businesses, banks, and even celebrities are stepping in to help those affected.

Government employees are finding themselves tight on money since the shutdown began on Dec. 22, 2018. Friday, Jan. 11, marks the first day that many furloughed government employees won’t get a paycheck.

Here is a list of local businesses in and around Tucson that are offering deals and discounts to government workers who are not receiving pay during the shutdown. This list will be updated daily.

Wells Fargo Bank is offering fee reversals and waivers to customers effected by the shutdown and announced a $250,000 to the United for U.S. Coalition by the United Way Worldwide. The Wells Fargo assistance line is 800-219-9739.

The Parish posted on social media, “The government might be shut down, but things are still cookin' at The Parish.” What it means to those affected by the shutdown: Free gumbo and hushpuppies.

Pastiche Modern Eatery, 3025 N. Campbell Avenue - Free Pastiche Burger or Baked Mac n' Cheese with a non-alchoholic drink for anyone with a federally issued government ID card through the end of the shutdown.

Saffron Indian Bistro, 7607 N. Oracle Road - Free lunch buffet for all federal employees affected by the shutdown. Extended through the end of the shutdown.

Diablo Burger, 312 E. Congress Street - Half off draft beer and wine for all furloughed federal employees with government issued employee ID. Offer good only for the employee and does not include anyone who does not have their employee ID. It can’t be combined with any other offer, such as happy hour.

Good Oak, 316 E. Congress Street - Half off draft beer and wine for all federal employees with government ID. Offer valid for that individual only and can’t be combined with other specials.

Hermosa Coffee Roasters, 267 S. Avenida del Convento - Free drip coffee to those who show their government ID until the end of the shutdown.

KS Mission Automotive, 109 W. Ventura Street (Stone and Grant) - Free alignments for government employees until the end of the shutdown. Call 520-405-7248 to make an appointment.

Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T are offering payment agreement options for those who may not be able to pay their bill, but still need a working cellphone.

Old Bisbee Ghost Tours, 5 Copper Queen Plaza, Bisbee - Free tickets to attend the Old Bisbee Ghost Tour for all federal employees, their spouses and children who are currently working and not getting paid.

Source-Tucson News Now

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